YR 1/2 Funsticks Info & Rules
4 a-side Boys and Girls – 2021 Information for Summer Hockey
Year 1/2 Fun Sticks to run from 1st Nov to 13th Dec 2021 (7 weeks) on Mondays
Entry Fees: $72.83 per team (GST EXCL). (Full payment on entry)
Account Number 06-0294-0024218-00, ANZ Bank.
Please state Team Name to enable the office to trace your payment.
Entries Open: 6th Sep 2021 – Entries Close: 4th October 2021
Year 1/2 Fun sticks summer competition/programme is to provide hockey to new players aged year 1 and 2.
The primary purpose of this competition/programme is to give children the opportunity to play hockey in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment.
The objective is to introduce players to the game of hockey and to help them develop basic individual skills including grip, dribbling, ball control, passing, receiving, tackling, basic elimination and distribution. Additional team concepts to develop are space awareness, vision and calling.
Please see below important notes regarding the Year 1/2 Fun sticks summer competition/programme (including gender make up of teams):
- Year 1/2 Fun Sticks are played on Monday evenings between 4pm and 5.30pm approx.
- Duration of 30 minutes; comprised of 15 minutes basic skills training with your team and then 15 min game (with 2 minute break)
- There will be a NHHA coach providing support to each Team Coach during the 15 min skill training. Hockey equipment, drill design and technical support will be provided. Your team coach will need to be present for the game and actively
involved for the skills training however NO hockey knowledge or experience is required by the team coach. - The skill training element is provided to give each child an opportunity to learn basic skills so they feel more confident during the game.
- The role of the adult/Team coach is to help the game retain structure and encourage all players to be involved in the game. Remember that a child scoring a goal will take more enjoyment from the game, than a parent stopping a goal.
Grades offered:
- Girls competition – Can include a Maximum of 2 Boys on Field at any one time. If you have 3 or more boys in a team we suggest you enter in the boys grade.
- Boys competition – When you have 3 or more boys in a teamenter into the boy’s grade. No limit to number of girls in this grade.
Guidelines
- Players must be Year 1 or 2 only.
- Junior Hockey 4 aside Rules apply (see website or click here)
- Games must start and finish on time according to the bell.
- Mouth guard, shin pads and stick are compulsory for all players.
- All teams must provide their own umpire and ball.
- Teams must supply an email address as all correspondence is sent via e-mail.
- All draws and points tables will be on the website – www.harbourhockey.org.nz
- Cancellations will be posted on the website by 2pm on day of play.
- Payment of $72.83 (GST EXCL) can be made online to Account Number 060294-0024218-00, ANZ Bank. Please state team name, Ref: Yr. 1/2 for ease of reference. Payments can also be made by Cheque, Eftpos or Credit Card which can be made at the office. Please advise if your school requires an invoice prior to payment.
For further information www.harbourhockey.org.nz
Phone: 09-415-7396 or email comps@harbourhockey.org.nZ
Rules & Regulations
AGE GROUP: School Y1-2
TEAM: 4 Players on field
FIELD SIZE: 1/8th of a standard turf (22m x 27m approx)
DURATION: 2 x 13 minutes, 1 minute half time (water break)
INCLUDES:
Goals: Modified
- Balls: (1 provided by each team)
- Auto Pass: NO
- Goal Keeper: NO
- Penalty Corners: NO
MODIFIED HOCKEY RULES
- SAFETY FIRST: Only play with the flat side of stick
- Ball must stay on the ground, no raised sticks, no hacking on the stick, no physical contact with opponent/ no obstruction
- Ball can not be deliberately be stopped with a foot or kicked, HOWEVER when a ball merely touches a player’s foot play should continue.
- Please note there is no reference to a distance players must be from the ball at free hits, we recommend trying to get the kids to stand at least 2-3m from the ball – use your judgement.
HOW TO START GAME – Game starts with a push forward or back from half way by one team. Each Team must be behind their side of half way.
HOW TO SCORE – A goal is scored from the 5m score zone/line (indicated by blue cones on field. After each goal the team scored against starts with the ball at halfway.
BALL OVER THE BACK LINE: If the ball goes over the backline the defending team always starts with the ball at the 5m blue coned line (no long corners)
YR 3/4 Funsticks Info & Rules
Year 3 & 4 Mini Sticks to run from 1st Nov to 13th Dec 2021 (7 weeks)
Entry Fees: $114.35 per team (GST EXCL) (Full payment on entry)
Account Number 06-0294-0024218-00, ANZ Bank.
Please state Team Name to enable the office to trace your payment.
Entries Open: 6th Sep 2021 – Entries Close: 4th October 2021
- Games are played on Monday evenings between 4pm and 6pm approx.
Information:
- Girls competition – Can include a Maximum of 2 Boys on Field at any one time. If you have 3 or more boys in a team we suggest you enter in the boys grade.
- Boys competition – When have 3 or more boys in a team enter into the boys grade. No limit to number of girls in this grade.
- Players may play up a grade but not down – e.g. Year 3 & 4’s can play in a Year 5/6 grade team, but no Year 5 or 6 children may play in a Year 3/4 team.
- Games are played over 1/4 turf,
- Game duration is 30 minutes (2 x 13 minutes half) with 1 minute halftime.
- Junior Hockey 6 aside 1/4 turf rules apply (see website or click here)
- Games must start and finish on time according to the bell.
- All teams must provide their own umpire and ball.
- Mouth guard and shin pads are compulsory for all players.
- Teams must supply an email address as all correspondence is sent via e-mail.
- All draws and points tables will be on the website – www.harbourhockey.co.nz.
Cancellations will be posted on our website by 2pm on day of play.
Phone: 09-972-0613 or email comps@harbourhockey.org.nz
YR 5/6 Kiwisticks Dev Info & Rules
Year 5/6 Kiwi Sticks Development
Played Mondays:
Year 5/6 Kiwi Sticks Development to run from 1st Nov to 13th Dec 2021 (7 weeks)
Entry Fees: $114.35 per team (GST EXCL). (Full payment on entry)
Account Number 06-0294-0024218-00, ANZ Bank. Please state Team Name to enable the office to trace your payment.
Entries Open: 6th Sep 2021 – Entries Close: 4th October 2021
- Games are played on Monday evenings between 4pm and 6pm approx.
Grades offered:
- Girls competition – Can include a Maximum of 2 Boys on Field at any one time. If you have 3 or more boys in a team we suggest you enter in the boys grade.
- Boys competition – When have 3 or more boys in a team enter into the boys grade. No limit to number of girls in this grade.
Information
- Players may play up a grade but not down – e.g. Year 3 & 4’s can play in a Year 5/6 grade team but no Year 5 or 6 children may play in a Year 3/4 team.
- Games are played over 1/4 turf, 30 minutes duration (2 x 13 minutes half) with 1 minute half-time.
- Junior Hockey 6 aside 1/4 turf rules apply (see website)
- Games must start and finish on time according to the bell.
- All teams must provide their own umpire and ball.
- Mouth guard and shin pads are compulsory for all players.Teams must supply an email address as all correspondence is sent via e-mail.
- All draws and points tables will be on the website – www.harbourhockey.org.nz.
- Cancellations will be posted on our website by 2pm on day of play.
Please advise us if the school requires an invoice prior to payment.
Phone: 09-972-0613 or email comps@harbourhockey.org.nz
RULES
AGE GROUP: School Y5-6
TEAM: 6 Players on field
FIELD SIZE: 1/4 of a standard turf
DURATION: 2 x 13 minutes, 1 minute half time (water break)
INCLUDES:
- Goals: Modified
- Balls: (1 provided by each team)
- Autopass: NO
- Goalkeeper: NO
- Penalty Corners: NO
MODIFIED HOCKEY RULES
- SAFETY FIRST: Only play with the flat side of stick
- Ball must stay on the ground, no raised sticks, no hacking on the stick, no physical contact with opponent/ no obstruction
- Ball can not be deliberately be stopped with a foot or kicked, HOWEVER when a ball merely touches a player’s foot play should continue.
- All players must be 5m from the ball for free hits.
LONG CORNERS – On the 10m scoring line in line with where the ball went out over the back line
HOW TO START GAME – Game starts with a push forward or back from halfway by one team. Each Team must be behind their side of half way.
HOW TO SCORE – A goal is scored from the 10m score zone/line (indicated by blue cones on field. After each goal the team scored against starts with
the ball at halfway.
YR 5/6 Kiwisticks Advanced Info & Rules
Year 5/6 Kiwi Sticks Advanced
Played Tuesdays:
Competition to run from 26 OCT to 14 Dec 2021 (1 weeks)
Entry Fees: $180.87 per team (GST EXCL). (Full payment on entry)
Account Number 06-0294-0024218-00, ANZ Bank.
Please state Team Name to enable the office to trace your payment.
Entries Open: 6th September – Entries Close: 4th October 2021
Games are played on Tuesday evenings between 4pm and 6pm approx.
Grades offered:
- Girls competition – Can include a Maximum of 2 Boys on Field at any one time. If you have 3 or more boys in a team we suggest you enter in the boys grade.
- Boys competition – When have 3 or more boys in a team enter into the boys grade. No limit to number of girls in this grade.
Information
- Players may play up a grade but not down – e.g. Year 3 & 4’s can play in a Year 5/6 grade team, but no Year 5 or 6 children may play in a Year 3/4 team.
- Games are played over 1/2 turf,
- 30 minutes duration (2 x 13 minutes half) with 1 minute half-time.
- Junior Hockey 6 aside 1/2 turf rules apply (see website or click here)
- Games must start and finish on time according to the bell.
- All teams must provide their own umpire and ball.
- Mouth guard and shin pads are compulsory for all players.
- Teams must supply an email address as all correspondence is sent via e-mail.
- All draws and points tables will be on the website – www.harbourhockey.co.nz.
- Cancellations will be posted on our website by 2pm on day of play.
Please advise us if the school requires an invoice prior to payment.
Phone: 09-972-0613 or email comps@harbourhockey.org.nz
Rules
AGE GROUP: School Y5-6
TEAM: 6 Players on field
FIELD SIZE: 1/2 of a standard turf
DURATION: 2 x 13 minutes, 1 minute half time (water break)
INCLUDES:
- Goals: Standard
- Balls: (1 provided by each team)
- Auto Pass: YES
- Goalkeeper: NO
- Penalty Corners: YES
MODIFIED HOCKEY RULES
SAFETY FIRST: Only play with the flat side of stick
- Ball must stay on the ground, no raised sticks, no hacking on the stick, no physical contact with opponent/ no obstruction
- Ball can not be deliberately be stopped with a foot or kicked, HOWEVER when a ball merely touches a player’s foot play should continue.
- All players must be 5m from the ball for free hits.
LONG CORNERS – In line with the blue comes & where the ball went out over the back line.
HOW TO START GAME – Game starts with a push forward or back from halfway by one team. Each Team must be behind their side of haly way.
HOW TO SCORE – A goal is scored from inside the circle (indicated by dashes on field) on the dash is in the circle After each goal the team scored against starts with the ball at halfway.
YR 7/8 Kwik Stick Info & Rules
Year 7/8 Kwik Sticks Information and Rules
Played Tuesdays:
Competition to run from 26 OCT to 14 Dec 2021 (1 weeks)
Entry Fees: $180.87 per team (GST EXCL). (Full payment on entry)
Account Number 06-0294-0024218-00, ANZ Bank.
Please state Team Name to enable the office to trace your payment.
Entries Open: 6th September – Entries Close: 4th October 2021
Games are played on Tuesday evenings between 4pm and 6pm approx.
It will be an ‘Open’ grade competition therefore no rules on team make up based on gender. Teams could be all girls, all boys, or mixed – however all teams will be classified as mixed. Numbers permitting, there may be more than one grade based on the strength of the team.
- Players may play up a grade but not down – e.g. Year 3 & 4’s can play in a Year 5/6 grade team but no Year 5 or 6 children may play in a Year 3/4 team.
- Games are played over 1/2 turf, 30 minutes duration (2 x 13 minutes half) with 1 minute half-time.
- Junior Hockey 6 aside 1/2 turf rules apply (see website)
- Games must start and finish on time according to the bell.
- All teams must provide their own umpire and ball.
- Mouth guard and shin pads are compulsory for all players.
- Teams must supply an email address as all correspondence is sent via e-mail.
- All draws and points tables will be on the website –www.harbourhockey.co.nz.
- Cancellations will be posted on our website by 2pm on day of play.
Please advise us if the school requires an invoice prior to payment.
Phone: 09-972-0613 or email comps@harbourhockey.org.nz
RULES
AGE GROUP: School Y7-8
TEAM: 6 Players on field
FIELD SIZE: 1/2 of a standard turf
DURATION: 2 x 13 minutes, 1 minute half time (water break)
INCLUDES:
- Goals: Standard
- Balls: (1 provided by each team)
- Auto Pass: YES
- Goalkeeper: NO
- Penalty Corners: YES
- Strokes: NO
MODIFIED HOCKEY RULES
SAFETY FIRST: Only play with the flat side of stick
- Ball must stay on the ground, no raised sticks, no hacking on the stick, no physical contact with opponent/ no obstructio
- Ball can not be deliberately be stopped with a foot or kicked, HOWEVER when a ball merely touches a player’s foot play should continue.
- All players must be 5m from the ball for free hits.
LONG CORNERS – In line with the blue comes & where the ball went out over the back line.
HOW TO START GAME – Game starts with a push forward or back from halfway by one team. Each Team must be behind their side of haly way.
HOW TO SCORE – A goal is scored from inside the circle (indicated by dashes on field) on the dash is in the circle After each goal the team scored against starts with the ball at halfway.
Hibiscus Coast Primary Information
Hibiscus Coast Primary Competition 2021
All Primary grade teams are scheduled to play on Tuesdays commencing
Tuesday 26 OCT – Tuesday 14 Dec 2021 (8 weeks)
Entries Open: 6th Sept – Entries Close: 4th October 2021
TEAM ENTRY FORMS have been sent to School TIC.
Grades available:
Yr. 1/2 Mini Sticks – Mini Turf
- Year 1/2 Mini sticks summer competition is to provide hockey to new players aged year 1 and 2
- Game start times are between 4.00pm and 6.00pm approx.
- The primary purpose of this competition is to give children the opportunity to play hockey in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment.
- Available to Year 1/2 Girls and Year 1/2 Boys ONLY.
- Duration of 30 minutes; comprised of 15 minutes basic skills training with your team and then 15 min game (with 2 minute break)
- There will be a NHHA coach providing support to each Team Coach during the 15 min skill training. Hockey equipment, drill design and technical support will be provided. Your team coach will need to be present for the game and actively involved for the skills training however NO hockey knowledge or experience is required by the team coach.
- The skill training element is provided to give each child an opportunity to learn basic skills so they feel more confident during the game.
- The role of the coach/adult is to help the game retain structure and encourage all players to be involved in the game. Remember that a child scoring a goal will take more enjoyment from the game, than a parent stopping a goal.
Grades offered:
- Girls competition – Can include a Maximum of 2 Boys on field at any one time. If you have 3 or more boys in a team, we suggest you enter in the boys grade.
- Boys competition – When you have 3 or more boys in a team enter into the boys grade. No limit to number of girls in this grade.
- Junior Hockey 4 aside Rules apply (see website or click here)
- Games must start and finish on time according to the bell.
- All teams must provide their own umpire and ball.
- Mouth guard, shin pads and stick are compulsory for all players.
- Cost $76.53 per team (GST EXCL).
Year 3/4 Mini Sticks
An introductory module that is intended to familiarise players that are new to hockey or those who have completed the Yr. 1/2 Mini sticks programme.
- Available to Year 3/4 Girls and Year 3/4 Boys ONLY.
- NO Year 5/6 players are permitted to play in this grade.
- Games are played across a 1/4 turf for duration of 30 minutes.
- Duration of 30 minutes; (2 x 13 minutes half) with 1 minute half-time
- Game start times are between 4.00pm and 6.00pm approx.
- Maximum of 6 players on the turf at any time – no goal keepers
Grades offered:
- Girls competition – Can include a Maximum of 2 Boys on Field at any one time. If you have 3 or more boys in a team, we suggest you enter in the boys grade.
- Boys competition – When you have 3 or more boys in a team enter into the boys grade. No limit to number of girls in this grade.
- Junior Hockey 6 aside Rules apply (see website or click here)
- Games must start and finish on time according to the bell.
- All teams must provide their own umpire and ball.
- Mouth guard, shin pads and stick are compulsory for all players.
- Cost $121.74 per team (GST EXCL).
Yr. 5/6 Kiwi Sticks – ½ Turf
- Available to Year 5/6 Girls and Year 5/6 Boys ONLY
- Games are played across a 1/2 turf for duration of 30 minutes.
- Duration of 30 minutes; (2 x 13 minutes half) with 1 minute half-time
- Goal circles are used, and penalty corners are taken.
- Game start times are between 4.00pm and 7.30pm approx.
- Maximum of 6 players on the turf at any time – no goal keepers
Grades offered:
- Girls competition – Can include a Maximum of 2 Boys on Field at any one time. If you have 3 or more boys in a team, we suggest you enter in the boys’ grade.
- Boys competition – When you have 3 or more boys in a team enter into the boys’ grade. No limit to number of girls in this grade.
- Junior Hockey 6 aside Rules apply (see website or click here)
- Games must start and finish on time according to the bell.
- All teams must provide their own umpire and ball.
- Mouth guard, shin pads and stick are compulsory for all players.
- Cost $180.87 per team (GST EXCL).
Entries Open: 6th Sept – Entries Close: 4th October 2021
TICs – Please complete the online Primary Team Entry Form by the end of Monday 4th of October
NO further team entries will be accepted after Monday 4th of October
The Team Entry Forms are to inform us of the number of teams you are entering in each grade, for draws to be prepared. We do not require individual player details on the team entry form – i.e. name, birth date, contact details.
Information regarding individual player registrations will be sent in due course.
Further information
If your school has insufficient numbers to field a full team and requires a few players, you can check on this page to see which players are available for a team. Or alternatively if your school will not be entering a team this year but you have some really keen children wishing to play, please complete the “looking for a team form” (click here) and we will endeavour to place them into another school team.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information.
Sheree Scown – operations@harbourhockey.org.nz
Jayvant Dhanjee comps@harbourhockey.org.nz or 09 9720613
